Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese 2*
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Typically best enjoyed 10 to 35 years from the vintage, though exceptional years can easily cellar for 50 years or more.
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Blue cheese, glazed roasted duck, fruit-based desserts like apple tarte tatin
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The Wehlener Sonnenuhr, or 'Sundial of Wehlen,' is one of the Mosel's most legendary vineyards, named after the historic sundial erected in 1842 by Jodocus Prüm to guide vineyard workers. Selbach-Oster's two-star (2*) Auslese represents an elite selection of highly ripe, botrytis-affected Riesling grapes hand-harvested from the steepest, blue slate-rich parcels of this grand site. Fermented naturally with indigenous yeasts and aged in traditional large oak Fuder casks, this wine marries the intense, honeyed concentration of noble rot with the vibrant, electric acidity and crystalline minerality characteristic of the Mosel. It is a masterclass in tension, balancing rich notes of candied peach, apricot, and petrol with a laser-like focus.
🍾 wine.about_producer
With a winemaking heritage in the Mosel region dating back to 1661, Selbach-Oster is a benchmark estate located at Uferallee 23, 54492 Zeltingen-Rachtig, Germany. Under the dedicated stewardship of Johannes Selbach and his family, the winery meticulously farms steep, slate-rich grand cru slopes, including the celebrated Zeltinger Schlossberg, Zeltinger Himmelreich, and Wehlener Sonnenuhr. The estate's production philosophy honors traditional methods, utilizing natural yeasts and aging in classic, large oak Fuder casks to preserve the pristine character of the fruit. This hands-off approach yields exceptionally precise, mineral-driven Rieslings that span the spectrum from crisp Kabinett to rare Eisweins, all documented on their official website at https://www.selbach-oster.de.